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... 2.2 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 7 2.2.1 Installing ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 7 2.2.2 UI Overview 8 2.2.3 Apps 9 2.2.4 BIOS & Drivers 12 2.2.5 Setting 13 2.3 ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 14 2.3.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 14 2.3.2 Using ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 14 2.4 ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) 17 2.4.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) 17 2.4.2 Using ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) 17 2.5 ASRock Polychrome SYNC 20 2.5.1 Connecting the LED Strip...
... 2.2 ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 7 2.2.1 Installing ASRock Live Update & APP Shop 7 2.2.2 UI Overview 8 2.2.3 Apps 9 2.2.4 BIOS & Drivers 12 2.2.5 Setting 13 2.3 ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 14 2.3.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 14 2.3.2 Using ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) 14 2.4 ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) 17 2.4.1 Installing ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) 17 2.4.2 Using ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) 17 2.5 ASRock Polychrome SYNC 20 2.5.1 Connecting the LED Strip...
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... configuration guide of the setup guide. Software Setup Guide • Auto Driver Installer (ADI) • ASRock Live Update & APP Shop • ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) • ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) • ASRock Polychrome SYNC • Nahimic Audio BIOS Setup Guide • UEFI Setup Utility Because the motherboard specifications and the software might be updated, the content of this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website without notice. Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series Chapter 1 Introduction This user guide...
... configuration guide of the setup guide. Software Setup Guide • Auto Driver Installer (ADI) • ASRock Live Update & APP Shop • ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) • ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning) • ASRock Polychrome SYNC • Nahimic Audio BIOS Setup Guide • UEFI Setup Utility Because the motherboard specifications and the software might be updated, the content of this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website without notice. Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series Chapter 1 Introduction This user guide...
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..., please enable the "Auto Driver Installer" item in the BIOS setting. Select "Yes" to skip the installation. 1. An available Internet connection is enabled by default; If you select "No" in Step 2 and skip the installation, the Auto Driver Installer will be removed. The item is a prerequisite for using the Auto Driver Installer. If you want to [Enabled]. therefore, for users to install drivers only when the "Auto Driver Installer" item under the "Tool" menu in the BIOS is...
..., please enable the "Auto Driver Installer" item in the BIOS setting. Select "Yes" to skip the installation. 1. An available Internet connection is enabled by default; If you select "No" in Step 2 and skip the installation, the Auto Driver Installer will be removed. The item is a prerequisite for using the Auto Driver Installer. If you want to [Enabled]. therefore, for users to install drivers only when the "Auto Driver Installer" item under the "Tool" menu in the BIOS is...
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... continue. After driver installation, the Auto Driver Installer will be removed. For further drivers and utilities, please visit ASRock's website." When driver installation is completed, the Auto Driver Installer tool will be uninstalled automatically from your system may reboot and continue installing remaining item(s)". Step 6 Once all drivers are successfully installed, a message pops up saying, "During installation, your computer. Click "No" to [Enabled]. 5 Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series Step 5 A messages...
... continue. After driver installation, the Auto Driver Installer will be removed. For further drivers and utilities, please visit ASRock's website." When driver installation is completed, the Auto Driver Installer tool will be uninstalled automatically from your system may reboot and continue installing remaining item(s)". Step 6 Once all drivers are successfully installed, a message pops up saying, "During installation, your computer. Click "No" to [Enabled]. 5 Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series Step 5 A messages...
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... board to the actual BIOS version of the motherboard you change the settings only with the assistance of the system, load operating system, and so on the computer; If the system becomes unstable or fails to boot after you purchased for instructions. 3.1.1 Entering BIOS Setup You may also restart by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. This setup guide explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY...
... board to the actual BIOS version of the motherboard you change the settings only with the assistance of the system, load operating system, and so on the computer; If the system becomes unstable or fails to boot after you purchased for instructions. 3.1.1 Entering BIOS Setup You may also restart by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. This setup guide explains how to use the UEFI SETUP UTILITY to enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY...
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... to enable or disable the Intel Speed Shift Technology support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] FLL Overclock Mode Select Allows you have to 63. Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology allows processors to [Enabled]. To get the best support for better power saving and heat dissipation. If your CPU does not support ITMBT 3.0, option will not be grayed out. It is set to switch between multiple frequencies and voltage points for Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 (ITBMT...
... to enable or disable the Intel Speed Shift Technology support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] FLL Overclock Mode Select Allows you have to 63. Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel SpeedStep technology allows processors to [Enabled]. To get the best support for better power saving and heat dissipation. If your CPU does not support ITMBT 3.0, option will not be grayed out. It is set to switch between multiple frequencies and voltage points for Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 (ITBMT...
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... core in watts. Load Intel Base Power Limit Settings Allows you to 115 deg Celsius. A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power, while a higher limit may improve performance. 34 Disabling will use on supported products. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel Thermal Velocity Boost Voltage Optimizations This service controls thermal based voltage optimizations for overclocking. When it for processors that implement the Intel Thermal Velocity Boost (TVB) feature. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled...
... core in watts. Load Intel Base Power Limit Settings Allows you to 115 deg Celsius. A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power, while a higher limit may improve performance. 34 Disabling will use on supported products. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel Thermal Velocity Boost Voltage Optimizations This service controls thermal based voltage optimizations for overclocking. When it for processors that implement the Intel Thermal Velocity Boost (TVB) feature. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled...
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... Memory) If system has Resizable BAR capable PCIe Devices, use this option to 2048MB. Configuration options: [Auto] [Onboard] [PCIE1] (Options vary when you've installed a graphics card on your virtual machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and reliability, and providing additional levels of the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O helps your motherboard.) Above 4G Decoding Allows you to select a primary VGA. Configuration options: [Enabled...
... Memory) If system has Resizable BAR capable PCIe Devices, use this option to 2048MB. Configuration options: [Auto] [Onboard] [PCIE1] (Options vary when you've installed a graphics card on your virtual machine monitor better utilize hardware by improving application compatibility and reliability, and providing additional levels of the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O helps your motherboard.) Above 4G Decoding Allows you to select a primary VGA. Configuration options: [Enabled...
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...SR-IOV capable PCIe Devices, this option Enables or Disables Single Root IO Virtualization Support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] [Gen4] [Gen5] (Options vary depending on your motherboard.) PCIE2 Link Speed Allows you to configure PCIE3 Slot Link Speed. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] PCIE ASPM Support This option controls the ASPM support for all CPU downstream devices. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] DMI Link Speed Allows you to configure PCIE1 Slot Link Speed. Auto mode is optimizing for enhanced PCI Express power saving in OS...
...SR-IOV capable PCIe Devices, this option Enables or Disables Single Root IO Virtualization Support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] [Gen4] [Gen5] (Options vary depending on your motherboard.) PCIE2 Link Speed Allows you to configure PCIE3 Slot Link Speed. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] PCIE ASPM Support This option controls the ASPM support for all CPU downstream devices. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] DMI Link Speed Allows you to configure PCIE1 Slot Link Speed. Auto mode is optimizing for enhanced PCI Express power saving in OS...
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... graphics card is allocated to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Killer E3100G Allows you to configure the PCH DMI ASPM Setting. Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series DMI ASPM Support Allows you to enable or disable Onboard LAN. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Realtek RTL8125BG Allows you to keep the integrated graphics enabled at all PCH DMI devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [32M] [64M] [128M] [256M] [512M] [1024M] Options vary depending on the memory...
... graphics card is allocated to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Killer E3100G Allows you to configure the PCH DMI ASPM Setting. Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series DMI ASPM Support Allows you to enable or disable Onboard LAN. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Realtek RTL8125BG Allows you to keep the integrated graphics enabled at all PCH DMI devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [32M] [64M] [128M] [256M] [512M] [1024M] Options vary depending on the memory...
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...installed. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Restore Onboard LED Default Allows you to remain off the Onboard LED in the ACPI S5 state. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Apply] 64 We recommend disabling Deep Sleep for the onboard digital outputs. Turn On Onboard LED in S4-S5] Restore on your motherboard. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Allows you to select Front Panel type. [HD] sets the front panel audio connector mode to high definition audio. [AC 97] sets the front panel audio connector mode to legacy AC'97.] Onboard HDMI HD Audio...
...installed. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Restore Onboard LED Default Allows you to remain off the Onboard LED in the ACPI S5 state. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Apply] 64 We recommend disabling Deep Sleep for the onboard digital outputs. Turn On Onboard LED in S4-S5] Restore on your motherboard. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Allows you to select Front Panel type. [HD] sets the front panel audio connector mode to high definition audio. [AC 97] sets the front panel audio connector mode to legacy AC'97.] Onboard HDMI HD Audio...
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Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Enable VMD Global Mapping Allows you to VMD. Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series monitoring system for VMD configurations. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] VMD Configuration Press [Enter] to view the followings items for computer hard disk drives to [Enabled]. This item is allowed to be configured when "Enable VMD Global Mapping" is set to enable or disable the Intel VMD controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Root Port BDF details Displays the Root Port BDF details. 67 This following items...
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Enable VMD Global Mapping Allows you to VMD. Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series monitoring system for VMD configurations. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] VMD Configuration Press [Enter] to view the followings items for computer hard disk drives to [Enabled]. This item is allowed to be configured when "Enable VMD Global Mapping" is set to enable or disable the Intel VMD controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Root Port BDF details Displays the Root Port BDF details. 67 This following items...
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Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Thunderbolt Boot Support The item appears when "Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support" is enabled. [Enabled] sets to boot from Usb devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. [Disabled] sets to enable or disable the Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support. 3.4.4 Intel(R) Thunderbolt Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support Allows you to disallow booting from Bootable devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. 68 Thunderbolt Usb Support The item appears when "Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support" is enabled. [Enabled] sets to boot from Bootable...
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Thunderbolt Boot Support The item appears when "Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support" is enabled. [Enabled] sets to boot from Usb devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. [Disabled] sets to enable or disable the Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support. 3.4.4 Intel(R) Thunderbolt Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support Allows you to disallow booting from Bootable devices which are present behind Thunderbolt. 68 Thunderbolt Usb Support The item appears when "Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support" is enabled. [Enabled] sets to boot from Bootable...
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... EFI applications. [UEFI Setup Only] sets to enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB devices. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 73 This item appears only for the motherboard that supports the PS/2 port. [Auto] disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. [Disabled] keeps USB devices available only for OSes without XHCI hand-off support. 3.4.7 USB Configuration Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series Legacy USB Support Allows you to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems...
... EFI applications. [UEFI Setup Only] sets to enable or disable Legacy OS Support for USB devices. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 73 This item appears only for the motherboard that supports the PS/2 port. [Auto] disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. [Disabled] keeps USB devices available only for OSes without XHCI hand-off support. 3.4.7 USB Configuration Intel Z790/H770/B760 Series Legacy USB Support Allows you to support USB devices under the UEFI setup and Windows/Linux operating systems...
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... Windows with your PC. 3.5 Tools ASRock Polychrome RGB Allows you to enable the Auto Driver Installer tool. This tool only lists the SSDs that support the Secure Erase function. Auto Driver Installer Allows you to download and install all user data will appear automatically. 76 SSD Secure Erase Tool Use this item to select LED lighting color. When it is enabled, after entering to securely erase SSD. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI...
... Windows with your PC. 3.5 Tools ASRock Polychrome RGB Allows you to enable the Auto Driver Installer tool. This tool only lists the SSDs that support the Secure Erase function. Auto Driver Installer Allows you to download and install all user data will appear automatically. 76 SSD Secure Erase Tool Use this item to select LED lighting color. When it is enabled, after entering to securely erase SSD. Please setup network configuration before using UEFI...
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... item enables expert users to run in Secure Boot Mode. Export Secure Boot variables Allows you set Secure Boot Mode to [Custom]. Use this item to files in Setup mode. This appears only when you to copy NVRAM content of a PE image into Authorized Signature Database (db). Platform Key(PK) Enroll Factory Defaults or load certificates from a file: 1. Factory Key Provision Allows you load the default Secure Boot keys. Clear Secure Boot Keys This...
... item enables expert users to run in Secure Boot Mode. Export Secure Boot variables Allows you set Secure Boot Mode to [Custom]. Use this item to files in Setup mode. This appears only when you to copy NVRAM content of a PE image into Authorized Signature Database (db). Platform Key(PK) Enroll Factory Defaults or load certificates from a file: 1. Factory Key Provision Allows you load the default Secure Boot keys. Clear Secure Boot Keys This...
User Manual
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... Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 9 1.5 Block Diagram 11 1.6 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas 12 Chapter 2 Installation 14 2.1 Installing the CPU 15 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 17 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 18 2.4 Connecting the Front Panel Header 20 2.5 Installing the I/O Panel Shield 21 2.6 Installing the Motherboard 22 2.7 Installing SATA Drives 23 2.8 Installing a Graphics Card 25 2.9 Connecting Peripheral Devices 27 2.10 Connecting the Power Connectors 28 2.11 Power On 29 2.12 Jumpers Setup 30 2.13 Onboard Headers...
... Layout 6 1.4 I/O Panel 9 1.5 Block Diagram 11 1.6 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module and ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas 12 Chapter 2 Installation 14 2.1 Installing the CPU 15 2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 17 2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) 18 2.4 Connecting the Front Panel Header 20 2.5 Installing the I/O Panel Shield 21 2.6 Installing the Motherboard 22 2.7 Installing SATA Drives 23 2.8 Installing a Graphics Card 25 2.9 Connecting Peripheral Devices 27 2.10 Connecting the Power Connectors 28 2.11 Power On 29 2.12 Jumpers Setup 30 2.13 Onboard Headers...
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Z790M-ITX WiFi BIOS Feature OS Certifications • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 1 x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 2.0 ports) • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports) • 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20 Gb/ s)***** * Supports in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip ** Supports in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip *** CPU_FAN1/WP supports the fan power up to 2A (24W). *** CPU_FAN1/WP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party...
Z790M-ITX WiFi BIOS Feature OS Certifications • 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector • 1 x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 2 USB 2.0 ports) • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports) • 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20 Gb/ s)***** * Supports in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip ** Supports in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip *** CPU_FAN1/WP supports the fan power up to 2A (24W). *** CPU_FAN1/WP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party...
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...Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1/WP) 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 3 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 4 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_A1, DDR5_B1) 5 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1) 6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 7 USB 2.0 Header (USB_2_3) 8 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB32_5_6) 9 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 13 Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (F_USB32_TC_1) 14 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 15 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) 16 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1) 17 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 18 Front Panel Audio...
...Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1/WP) 2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1) 3 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 4 2 x 288-pin DDR5 DIMM Slots (DDR5_A1, DDR5_B1) 5 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1) 6 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 7 USB 2.0 Header (USB_2_3) 8 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB32_5_6) 9 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1) 10 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0) 11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) 12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) 13 Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (F_USB32_TC_1) 14 System Panel Header (PANEL1) 15 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1) 16 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1) 17 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2) 18 Front Panel Audio...
Intel Rapid Storage Guide
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... immediately after pressing F6. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. Press Enter to confirm your controller and continue. Nothing will temporarily continue loading drivers. At this point, you see a message in the status line that says, Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A:, insert ;a floppy disk containing the following steps...
... immediately after pressing F6. Use the Floppy Configuration Utility to create a floppy disk with a screen asking you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. Press Enter to confirm your controller and continue. Nothing will temporarily continue loading drivers. At this point, you see a message in the status line that says, Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A:, insert ;a floppy disk containing the following steps...